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Why world champion surfer stepped away while on top

World champion talks taking time off in 2020 to refresh and refocus ahead of return to NZ.

From hero to zero? Akira Ioane's career-defining test

COMMENT: Discarded No 8 must find the inspiration to continue fighting for a Blues spot.

From childbirth to chasing gold: The life of NZ sport's 'super-mums'

Athletes-turned-mums-turned-athletes and mums on ice packs in bras, baby blues on tour.

Hurricanes make landfall in Super Rugby team of the week

Hurricanes step up to claim spots in round three's team of the week.

Best in a decade: The daunting challenge facing the Black Caps

The Black Caps should be more competitive against India than they were in Australia.

Interactive: Terrific Taylor's 11,945 deliveries to greatness

Black Caps batting supremo about to play his 100th test. Here's how the first 99 unfolded.

Patrick McKendry: Finally, some good news for the Blues

Forward-obsessed Bulls team with ageing first-five should struggle to beat Blues.

Gregor Paul: Warning signs flashing for 'dumb' All Black star

COMMENT: He's a ferocious competitor on the pitch but Dane Coles needs help - now.

Connor Woodman - from rugby to the ring

He planned to give up rugby for kickboxing but a love of the team sport draws him back.

Paul Lewis: The Jimmy Thunder tragedy - how boxing failed Kiwi champ

COMMENT: Jimmy Thunder's death produced one of the saddest things I've heard.

Niki Bezzant: Naked as the day they were grown

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Michael Burgess: What's wrong with the Halberg Awards - and the easy fix

COMMENT: The Halberg Awards are stuck in a time warp, and desperately need a revamp.

Gregor Paul: Super Rugby has gone mad for innovative trend

Comment: The All Blacks weren't bucking the trend last year, they were setting it.

17yo phenom and 78yo legend gunning for NZ Grand Prix glory

The NZ Grand Prix at Manfeild is one of only two Grand Prix run outside of Formula One.

Gregor Paul: The blatant money grab which has left rugby in crisis

COMMENT: Rugby has too many Rod Tidwell's, asking what they get, not what they can give.

Halberg winner ramping up for crucial races

Watch: Kiwi skier and Halberg Award winner Alice Robinson is back on the slopes.

From chaos to contenders: Meet the brains behind the Breakers

"This is the best place in the world": A Q+A with the man turning around the Breakers.

Phil Gifford: Adesanya is right - tall poppy syndrome is alive and well

Comment: Adesanya was right at the Halbergs when he talked about the tall poppy syndrome.